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News Alert Archives
The Truth About "Junk Science"
And What Third Parties are Saying
WHAT IS "JUNK SCIENCE"?
"Junk science" - the misinterpretation of research and the oversimplification of study findings - creates confusion and contributes to the public''s alienation from responsible and sound dietary guidance, according to the Food and Nutrition Science Alliance (FANSA).
Source: www.ift.org.
WHY IS "JUNK SCIENCE" A PROBLEM?
Groups looking to further their own agenda present research findings to media that are often misreported, over-simplified, or not put into the context of the total available research. Many times these groups make false claims despite the potential negative impact on consumers'' health. (See case study)
WHO IS HELPING TO FIX THE "JUNK SCIENCE" PROBLEM?
In 1999, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced "Operation Cure All" designed to stop bogus claims about health on the Internet. This FTC-sponsored law enforcement and consumer education campaign focuses on stopping the quacks and supplying consumers with quality information. Other government-sponsored sites, such as www.healthfinder.com and http://www.fda.gov are valuable sources of unbiased information.
NoMoreScares, whose members include the National Center for Public Policy Research, is an emerging coalition of consumer, public policy and science groups that are concerned about the proliferation of fear marketing. See attachment on "Scaring Up Money with False Attacks on Science." For more information visit www.nomorescares.com.
Food and Nutrition Science Alliance (FANSA) is a partnership of four professional societies--The American Dietetic Association, The American Society for Clinical Nutrition, The American Society for Nutritional Sciences, and the Institute of Food Technologists--who have joined forces to speak with one voice on food and nutrition issues. For more information visit www.ift.org.
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